My Chemical Romance lead the nominations for this year's Kerrang! Awards.

The 'Sing' band have received five nominations, which include 'Best Album' for Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys, 'Best International Band', 'Best Live Band', 'Best Single' for 'Planetary (Go)' and 'Best Video' for 'Na Na Na'.

"The UK has always been one of our favourite places to play as a band, and we are so grateful for these nominations and the continued support from Kerrang!, its readers and our fans. Thank you for the recognition and we hope to see you this summer," frontman Gerard Way commented.

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30 Seconds to Mars closely follow the band, being nominated in all the same categories except 'Best Live', while Avenged Sevenfold are also up for three awards.

Daniel J. Lane, deputy editor of Kerrang!, explained: "The competition is really hotting up! It's been an amazing year for our music and it's really exciting to see such a diverse range of bands nominated for this year's K! Awards."

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